They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Free download or read online i am number four pdf epub book. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Timeline i am number four wiki fandom i am number four picture 3 i am number four the ning books i am number four the ning books. I am number four is a breathless pageturner of a scifi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must unleash his fire power to save himself, his human friends, and the planet. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the childrens chapter of the new york times bestseller list. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. I am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of.
I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. Alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, kevin durand, callan mcauliffe. Number four performs bits of astounding derringdo throughout the book, but things get really amped up during the final 90 pages. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 440 pages and is available in hardcover format. Editions of i am number four by pittacus lore goodreads. Jul 27, 2012 i am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever.
You get your cliched high school characters, and their usual relationships. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. I am number four follows the story of john smith, an alien from lorien. I am a huge fan of this series and i hope you will be too. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Number four, more commonly known as john smith, is the titular character of i am number four, the main protagonist in the lorien legacies series, and a recurring character in the lorien legacies reborn series. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four is nothing new at all, but it does do everything well. John and henri left to move to their new destination florida. See the exclusive cover of book six look closely for clues about whats next in the epic battle to save the world from the mogs. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. I am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien legacies series and starred alex pettyfer, teresa palmer and timothy olyphant. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo.
I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. The death of number three features in the opening chapter of i am number four. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Number four receives his third scar at a high school party and flees home to escape the area with his keeper, henri. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the. The mogadorian caught number one in malaysia, number two in england, and number three in kenya. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. The lorien legacies series pittacus lore collection 7 books set i am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Lorien is a planet that is a hundred times older than earth. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere.
Determined to keep their species alive, the nine have arrived on earth, where they scatter, living in secret among human beings and protected by a charm. The story follows the life of john smith, an alien garde from the planet lorien, and. It has been confirmed that three has a brown complexion, however in the film, he is portayed as being caucasian. The rise of nine, the 3rd book of the lorien legacies, was released on. I chose the book, i am number four from recently watching the movie. I was hoping someone could help me get a hold of these books so i can read them and finally find out what happens to my boy john. The i am number four lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. The protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities. The lorien legacies series pittacus lore collection 7. Daniel jones is his name in florida, but he must move to ohio when it becomes apparent to the other kids that he is an alien. This book becomes a continuation of the other one,i am number four, it is a recitation from john smith,who was number four, and marina,who was number seven, that as they were running that is john number four, sam termed as number six and bernie kosar, marina on her part was just hiding at a place called santa. Furthermore the rights to the book were bought by dreamwork pictures and a feature film was released in february 2011.
When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. Despite not having time to watch the film yet, i would say the book might be as good as the film or perhaps even better. However, i am in a situation where i have very little. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. This is the first of a slated multi book series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. I am number four book report by fiona crook on prezi. A great movie will leave you yearning for a sequel, and i am number four certainly does. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey and jobie hughes and the first book in the lorien legacies series. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. This really goes without saying, but the final battle in the movie was incredible. Another sign of a great movie, my friends and i truly liked the characters. Part 1 of i am number four covers the first 2 chapters of the book.
Personally we think the theme of the book i am number four is about always having hope and never giving up in what you believe in. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. I am number four 2 is interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc. The teens are protected by a charm, which makes the mogadorians to kill them in order. It has cinematic shots of three beautiful people staring intently out at me, a big shiny blue light, a huge explosion, and a woman with sunglasses nonnonchalantly walking away from the explosion. The resolution when john smith finally faces the mogadorians in battle, he comes out victorious, yet badly injured. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie. Currently, i am number four has spent five weeks on the new york times bestseller list in the childrens books category. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. I remember reading the book back in high school and now i want to rekindle the series because i havent finished it yet. Only a two book series so far but i think a 3rd book is in the works. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important.
The dog bernie kosar is wearing a dog tag with his name on it. He is one of only three garde to appear in the film adaptation. Well, you might be a little dramatic too if you were on a run from aliens from the planet lorien who were trying to kill you. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global warming, food shortages, overpopulation, and. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not.
I am number four by pittacus lore is a novel that takes a look at the consequences of alien contact and survival of the human species. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine by pittacus lore. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection. It has already faced the myriad of problems with which earth is only beginning to struggle now global. Initially published separately as digital originals. Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. This summary of i am number four includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. There will be spoilers if you havent read the books. Names and places have been changed to protect the lorien six, who remain in hiding. The results take place anywhere between i am number four and the fall of five. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. The nook book ebook of the i am number four collection.
Take our free i am number four quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. It is a very entertaining book and does not require a lot of deep thought to enjoy it. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten by pittacus lore 4. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. It introduces readers to the loric, a nearly extinct race of extraterrestrials, due to a deadly battle with their enemiesthe mogadorians, with the few survivors being nine teenagers and their corresponding guardians, cepans. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam.
In 2011, dreamworks released a film adaptation with. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. He is the fourth out of eight teenagers that have special abilities. Jan 06, 2011 i am number four opens in theaters february 18th, 2011. All bets are off in this third and final book in the epic new york times bestselling lorien legacies reborn series. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. This is a quiz based off of the lorien legacies aka the i am number four series by pittacus lore.
I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Pdf i am number four book by pittacus lore free download. I am number four is a science fiction novel written by pittacus lore. The second book in the series is excellent as well. The story takes place in paradise, ohio, a small town with a population less then 1,000. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Zero hour is the fifth collection of actionpacked novellas from pittacus lore. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lorien legacies book series 7 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. I am number four is the first book in a planned six book series, and it reads very visual, especially in the explosive action sequences, and no wonder this is being made into a movie.
The first edition of the novel was published in august 3rd 2010, and was written by pittacus lore. Now he must awaken those powers to escape the mogadarians and band with the remaining five. This epic story is perfect for fans of actionpacked science fiction like the 5th wave series by rick yancey, the maze runner series by james dashner, and orson scott cards enders game. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. Every time john receives a new scar he is ordered to leave the country he is in.
In the book the author says that john, who is an alien is the last of his kind. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. In the movie during the first day of school, sarah was taking pictures of john. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were first published which is aslo their chronological order. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Number four john smith the lorien legacies wiki fandom. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. It was optioned by steven spielberg for dreamworks, and the movie is. The film doesnt do the book i am number 4 justice so if you have seen the film it is worth reading the book plus to can read on to see what happens next. A movie was made on this book and i enjoyed it but i guess most did not. The mogadorian that killed him is revealed to be general andrakkus sutekh.
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